Sewing Tools-Intro to FCS

A long slender tool with a pointed tip.

Have shorter blades-used to trim seams, clip curves, and open buttonholes.

Temporarily hold layers of fabric together.

Small tool used for ripping out stitching.

Used to cut fabric and should NEVER be used to cut on paper.

Stores pins so they are easily accessible when needed.

Pushed along the cutting line, like a pizza cutter.

Ruler with an adjustable marker for measuring seam allowances and hems.

Used to make temporary guide marks on a garment that is being altered.

Sawtooth pattern does not prevent the fraying but limits the length of the frayed thread and thus minimizes damage.